CVE-2024-43249
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Bit Form Pro plugin <= 2.6.4 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows Command Injection.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 9.9 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 9.9 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-434 - Reserved
- 2024-08-09
- Published
- 2024-08-19 19:19 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/43xxx/CVE-2024-43249.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-43249 — Bit Form Pro <= 2.6.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-08-19 18:15:11 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:50:40 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 9.9 / 10 CRITICAL source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.1 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 6.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0105 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 60.70% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-27
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 23:35 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-40141 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Aug 19, 2024, 5:19:07 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:10 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
9.9 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 1.8800
- Vendors
- Bit Apps
- Products
-
Bit Form Pro (n/a ≤2.6.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-mgfj-pw53-g28v
ENISA description: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows Command Injection.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bit Apps | Bit Form Pro |
n/a (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:bitapps:bit_form:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/434.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-43249 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-40141 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43249 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d3b9d15-f6a9-4d1c-ada5-8c48add839a2?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bitformpro/wordpress-bit-form-pro-plugin-2-6-4-authenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
injection.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-43249
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:24 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:securityboulevard.com
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations in today's digital landscape. Left unaddressed, these vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Organizations must decide how to tackle vulnerabilities—through remediation , mitigation , or a combination of both. But which strategy is more effective? This blog explores the ...
2026-07-30 04:48 UTC -
web:cvevault.com
CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.
2026-07-30 04:48 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Key Takeaways RedSun is a critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that allows low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM access No patch is currently available, leaving all Defender-enabled Windows systems potentially exposed Qualys VMDR detects affected assets instantly (QID 92382) TruRisk™ Eliminate enables immediate mitigation , removing exploitability without waiting for a fix ...
2026-07-30 04:48 UTC -
web:github.com
Latest PoC exploit & Writeups. Contribute to MindPatch/latestpocs development by creating an account on GitHub.
2026-07-30 04:48 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-07-30 04:48 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed. You can choose the type of updates for which you want to be notified: Major ...
2026-07-30 04:48 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Bit Form ProWordfence
Update to version 2.8.0, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:24 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE -2026-45585 (aka "Yellowkey"), a vulnerability that can be used to bypass Windows' BitLocker protection.
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited ...
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.tomshardware.com
Microsoft released security update KB5034441 on Patch Tuesday to fix a BitLocker encryption bypass vulnerability affecting Windows 10 users. However, some users are experiencing an update failure ...
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-43249.json.
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